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GK09 ZZC

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,640 mi
Last recorded118,640 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 ZZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 118,640 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 118,640 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2025 109,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 102,805 miles

Central prop shaft support bush worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,586 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,998 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2022 88,988 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2021 82,079 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 82,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 73,384 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 72,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,156 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,548 miles

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,779 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,176 miles

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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GK09 ZZC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK09 ZZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK09 ZZC registered?

GK09 ZZC is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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